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Drug profile · INN

nystatin

nystatin (MYCOSTATIN ORAL DROPS) is a ergosterol sequestering agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — nystatin
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

nystatin (MYCOSTATIN ORAL DROPS) is a ergosterol sequestering agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nystatin
Brand MYCOSTATIN ORAL DROPS
Mechanism Ergosterol sequestering agent
Target Ergosterol
Route TOPICAL
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Ergosterol sequestering agent

Primary target: Ergosterol

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. OROS hydromorphone Approved · Janssen Cilag International · Cancer Pain

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amphotericin b Ergosterol sequestering agent
  2. natamycin Ergosterol sequestering agent

Frequently asked questions

What is nystatin?

nystatin (MYCOSTATIN ORAL DROPS) is a ergosterol sequestering agent. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nystatin?

MYCOSTATIN ORAL DROPS is a marketed brand name for nystatin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nystatin?

nystatin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.